Forty Years Since

Or Italy And Rome, A Sketch (1876)

von Robert Alexander Shafto Adair Waveney

176 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Forty Years Since: Or Italy And Rome, A Sketch is a book written by Robert Alexander Shafto Adair under the pen name Waveney. The book was first published in 1876 and is a memoir of the author's travels to Italy and Rome in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his travels, including his impressions of the people, culture, and architecture of Italy and Rome. Adair also reflects on the political and social climate of the time, including the aftermath of the Italian unification and the role of the Catholic Church in Italian society.The book is written in a narrative style and includes vivid descriptions of the author's encounters with local people, as well as his visits to historic landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Vatican. Adair's writing is characterized by a sense of wonder and appreciation for the beauty and history of Italy and Rome.Overall, Forty Years Since: Or Italy And Rome, A Sketch is a fascinating and insightful account of a bygone era, offering readers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century travel and exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120282187
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC